gauge in Italian
gauge in Italian is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura — gauge means to measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
gauge in Italian
calibro
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
strumento di misura
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
unità di misura
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
calibro
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
seminorma
(mathematics, analysis) A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
What does "gauge" mean?
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verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
"Engineers gauge the thickness of the metal with a special instrument before cutting it."
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verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
"Before pitching her idea, the manager tried to gauge how much the team already knew."
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noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).
"Check the fuel gauge before you set off on a long journey."
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gauge in a sentence
- Engineers gauge the thickness of the metal with a special instrument before cutting it.
- A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine.
- Before pitching her idea, the manager tried to gauge how much the team already knew.
- She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news.
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What is "gauge" in Italian?
"gauge" in Italian is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura. gauge means: To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
How do you use "gauge" in a sentence?
Example: "Engineers gauge the thickness of the metal with a special instrument before cutting it." In Italian, "gauge" is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura.
Are there other ways to say "gauge" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "gauge": calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura, seminorma.
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